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Valley leaders react to President Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local politicians across the Rio Grande Valley are reacting to the news of President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election. Biden made the announcement Sunday afternoon on X. A few moments later he announced his endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris to run as the Democratic nominee. Below […]
Proposal to pay Harlingen mayor, commissioners shot down
Jul. 19—HARLINGEN — After nearly 100 years, Harlingen's mayor might be getting a vote on the city commission. In November, voters will decide the fate of the proposed City Charter amendment heading for the city election's ballot. But amid some residents' opposition, commissioners shot down a committee's proposal to pay the mayor and commissioners as compensation, also voting down a measure ...
COVID-19 cases rise 50% from past week
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Data shows that another COVID-19 surge is happening right now across the country and right here in the Rio Grande Valley. Cameron County Health Authority Dr. James Castillo says cases have doubled each week in the past three weeks. “Each week, it’s about 50% more cases,” Castillo said. “You know, it’s […]
Cameron County seeking to restore dunes damaged by recent tropical storms
The calm waters at South Padre Island on Friday contrasted with the rough waters seen last month. That’s when Tropical Storm Alberto visited the Rio Grande Valley, creating huge tides that impacted the dune system at the island. “You can see damages all along the beach,” Augusto Sanchez, Cameron...
Irrigation District addresses resaca levels
Area residents and visitors who frequent the resaca which surrounds the heart of the city have noticed the concerning low levels of water in recent weeks, causing many to theorize about the cause. From global warming to the draught to water misuse, residents have taken to social media and contacted...
Inside Valley Politics: Cameron County Judge Treviño talks top issues for local voters
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This week, Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino, Jr. offers a statement to Valley residents on the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Treviño also explains what he has learned from those he speaks with locally are the top issues on their minds. We hear from US House Representative Monica De […]
San Benito school board goes with Fred Perez as superintendent finalist
Jul. 19—SAN BENITO — After a two-month statewide search, the school board Friday unanimously selected acting Superintendent Alfredo "Fred" Perez as the finalist for the district's superintendent job. After a three-hour closed session meeting, board members picked Perez from a short list after narrowing a field of 27 candidates. Now, board members are waiting through a state-mandated 30-day ...
Take Two: Mayor reacts to firm’s second video installment
San Benito Mayor Ricardo “Rick” Guerra shared some choice words this week regarding the second installment of an investigative video segment critical of the City and posted on various internet platforms. Produced by Dolcefino Consulting, a Houston-based investigative firm led by broadcast reporter Wayne Dolcefino, this second installment...
June Report Shows Big Jump In Unemployment In The Valley, Statewide
There was a big rise in unemployment in the Rio Grande Valley last month. The June numbers from the Texas Workforce Commission show the jobless rate jumped 1.3% in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area to 7%. It rose 1.1% in the Brownsville-Harlingen area to 6.2%. Statewide, the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4%.
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